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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the historical debate over the nature and necessity of reforming the Church of England, arguing that the Church's resistance to change has been driven by a combination of self-interest, prejudice, and a desire to maintain a system of power. The author analyzes a series of attempts at reform throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on the arguments presented by key figures on both sides of the issue. The book delves into the political, religious, and social context surrounding these debates, examining how the Churchââ â¢s position on issues such as religious toleration and the role of the civil magistrate in matters of faith, influenced its response to calls for reform. The book's examination of the Church of England's resistance to reform places this historical struggle within the broader context of the Reformation and the ongoing tension between established religious institutions and those who advocate for individual religious freedom. The author argues that the Church's attempts to justify its resistance through appeals to tradition and authority are ultimately unconvincing, and that its unwillingness to engage seriously with the arguments for reform ultimately weakens its claims to spiritual authority. The book presents a compelling and thought-provoking analysis of a key historical debate, challenging readers to re-examine the Church of Englandââ â¢s role in shaping English society and its approach to the ongoing questions of religious freedom and the relationship between Church and State. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Full calf. Condition: Very good +. First Edition. 354p octavo, A very good to fine copy in original calf boards, expertly rebacked with raised bands and new leather label. Period name (S Horsley) on title page . The Confessional argues from William Chillingworth's principle "The Bible is the religion of protestants" - that a profession of belief in the scriptures as the Word of God, and a promise to teach the people from the scriptures should bethe sole pledges demanded from Protestant pastors.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1767 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 555.